Air India Flight Experiences Sudden 300-Feet Drop Due to Turbulence; Minor Injuries Reported

An Air India flight operating from Phuket to Delhi on Tuesday experienced a brief but sudden mid-air turbulence incident that caused a momentary change in altitude, resulting in minor injuries to a small number of passengers and crew members.

According to an official statement from the airline, flight AI2379 encountered a turbulence-related event during the cruise phase of the journey. The sudden drop in altitude, reported in initial accounts as around 300 feet, left several people on board with minor injuries.

The aircraft continued its journey and landed safely at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. All passengers and crew members disembarked without any further incident. Air India confirmed that no serious injuries have been reported.

Those who required medical attention were taken to a medical facility at the airport for precautionary examination and care. The airline’s airport team and medical personnel are providing support to the affected individuals.

“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew remain Air India’s highest priority. We are providing all necessary support to those affected and are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities as part of the investigation,” an Air India spokesperson said.

Authorities are expected to review the incident as part of standard aviation safety procedures. Further details on the exact number of injured or the precise weather conditions that triggered the turbulence have not yet been released.